Best Places to Live in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown, MA is a lovely small town located in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. It is known for its beautiful rural landscape and quaint New England charm. Residents enjoy living among the rolling hills and valleys that make this area so picturesque. The town has plenty to offer for visitors and locals alike, with museums, galleries, local farms, outdoor recreation areas, and more. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and diverse population, Williamstown is an ideal place to call home. Small city - Extreme western Massachusetts in the Berkshires, 7 miles east of the New York border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County
Metro Area: Pittsfield Metro Area
City: Williamstown

Zip Codes: 01267
Cost of Living: 0.9% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1158 ft above sea level

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Williamstown, Ma Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Nearby mountains
Outdoor recreation
Low crime rates

Cons
Harsh winters
Isolation
Economy

What Bert Has To Say About Pittsfield Metro Area

An old agricultural and minor industrial center, Pittsfield has evolved into a gateway to the Berkshires. Nearby ski resorts, particularly to the north, draw winter visitors. To the south is the Tanglewood performing arts center in Lenox and the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. The town itself is quiet, nondescript, and fairly isolated from big-city amenities, but Albany, NY is about 40 miles west.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Williamstown is 8.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Williamstown jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Williamstown's cost of living is 0.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Williamstown's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Williamstown, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Berkshire county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 72.4% to 25.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Williamstown's population is 7,678 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 14.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Williamstown is Real Estate: $399,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.9%.

SCHOOLS

Williamstown public schools spend $13,856 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.5 students per teacher in Williamstown. More Education

Best Places to Live in Williamstown Rankings

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#14	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#14	Best Green Cities
#81	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#243	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Williamstown

It's a good time to buy in Williamstown. Home Appreciation is up 16.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Williamstown is $399,600.

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ZIP CODES IN WILLIAMSTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

01267

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